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Minimax M3.1 Flash (low) vs Step 3.7 Flash (low)

Step 3.7 Flash (low) leads on average score with 7.2 vs 7.1. Minimax M3.1 Flash (low) has the lower benchmark cost at $0.000 vs $0.449. Minimax M3.1 Flash (low) is faster at 14.84s vs 20.72s, with pass rates of 55.1% vs 63.8%.

Last updated at: 2026-10-19

Compared models

Rank
#181
Total Output Tokens
96,782
Response Time (avg)
14.84s
Total Cost
$0.000
Rank
#176
Total Output Tokens
339,108
Response Time (avg)
20.72s
Total Cost
$0.449
Recommended model Step 3.7 Flash (low)

It has the strongest score in this comparison (7.2) and the best overall balance of cost and response time across 2 models.

Detailed comparison

Metric Minimax M3.1 Flash Minimax M3.1 Flash low Release: 2026-10-19 Free Available Step 3.7 Flash Step 3.7 Flash low Release: 2026-05-29
Score 7.1 7.2
Rank #181 #176
Reliability 10.0 10.0
Consistency 9.6 7.9
Attempts 69/69 69/69
Tests Correct
Attempt pass rate 55.1% 63.8%
Flaky tests 1 6
Total Runs 69 69
Cost per result 0.000 4.078
Total Cost $0.000 $0.449
Input Price $0.000 / 1M $0.200 / 1M
Output Price $0.000 / 1M $1.150 / 1M
Cache Read Price N/A $0.040 / 1M
Cache Write Price N/A N/A
Total Input Tokens 285,795 292,685
Output Tokens 10,087 339,108
Reasoning Tokens 86,695 0
Response Time (avg) 14.84s 20.72s
Response Time (max) 133.79s 124.75s
Response Time (total) 341.25s 476.67s
Parameters - 198B total (11B active)
Availability Closed Open source

Cache prices apply to input tokens. Reads reuse cached prompts; writes store them and can cost extra. Output tokens use the output price.

Model generation showcase

Hamster playing table tennis

Prompt: Create a detailed SVG illustration of a hamster playing table tennis.

#181 Minimax M3.1 Flash

low
Cost
$0.000
Time
18.4s
Tokens
3,268 tok

#176 Step 3.7 Flash

low
Invalid SVG
Cost
$0.004
Time
25.3s
Tokens
3,072 tok

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Category Breakdown

Coding Score Consistency Attempt pass rate Flaky tests Tests Correct Response Time (avg) Input Tokens Output Tokens Reasoning Tokens
Minimax M3.1 Flash 5.7 9.7 33.3% 0 8.98s 9,024 393 8,526
Step 3.7 Flash 8.2 7.2 88.9% 1 9.46s 7,437 18,685 0

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